Twelve strangers are kidnapped from a rave deep in the Las Vegas desert.
They awaken inside an underground mansion and are introduced to their host: an Artificial Intelligence named Metatron.
The rules are simple.
They have six hours to play the ultimate Reality Game, filmed for the viewing pleasure of a secret group of powerful elites known as The Syndicate.
If more than one person remains alive when time runs out, they all die.
As panic spreads through the mansion's labyrinthine halls, the contestants uncover hidden passages, dark secrets, and evidence that this deadly game has been played before. But the greatest danger may already be among them.
Someone is killing the players.
As mistrust, paranoia, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder take hold, the survivors must uncover the truth before the clock reaches zero.
A Gothic thriller blending psychological horror, mystery, and conspiracy, Reality X is a chilling exploration of fear, surveillance, and the fragile bonds that hold humanity together when everything else is stripped away.
Industry Reviews
"In DC Wince's horror thriller novel, the narrative acts like a psychological vise that slowly tightens around your mind from the very first page. I found myself fully captivated by the unique imagination displayed throughout Wince's storytelling. His writing style was designed to hold your attention from beginning to end. The rapid pacing never gives you a chance to pause and catch your breath. Wince brilliantly spins the underground estate's physical layout into a terrifying prison. The vivid descriptions of the shadow-drenched Victorian halls and eerie pool rooms make the atmosphere feel freakishly ominous-almost as if the building is actually digesting the captives alive. The tension between the characters' survival instincts and their fading humanity is another aspect of the book that feels very authentic. Putting the book down is almost impossible after you've finished chapter one. I recommend Reality X to anyone who loves high-stakes survival games or books with sinister AI villains. Better yet, if you're a fan of the SAW franchise, you're guaranteed to enjoy reading this novel." David Jaggart, Readers' Favorite, âââââ 5 Stars
"Reality X by DC Wince is a suspense novel that honestly feels like a cold social experiment, watching everyone's ethics collapse under extreme pressure. What pulled me in completely was the fascinating way the cast degenerates as their initial shock gives way to tactical survivalism. Wince creates a fantastic atmosphere by mixing modern surveillance tech with old-world gothic aesthetics, making the entire building feel like an active trap. Also, seeing the characters gradually fall apart the second the digital clock started shaving away their remaining time was just fascinating. The author depicts the group's panic using very realistic dialogue, so you can really feel the room's temperature rising as the hours fly by. Loaded with hidden surprises and plot twists, the story is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Horror and suspense thriller fans will love it." Jefto Pierre, Readers' Favorite, âââââ 5 Stars
"DC Wince's Reality X is a gripping techno-thriller and suspense novel that will leave you genuinely invested in whether anyone makes it out alive. The story masterfully explores how quickly civilization rots when a group of people is placed under an evolutionary microscope. What really stood out for me was the balance of mystery and dread. Wince possesses a fantastic talent for stacking tension during quiet, unsettling scenes right before explosive violence hits. I got actual goosebumps when the captives realized hidden eyes were tracking their every move via surveillance feeds, reducing their survival to a twisted spectacle for a shadow organization. The conversations feel tense and engaging, wonderfully reflecting the pure panic of realizing the countdown clock is mercilessly ticking away. I know readers who obsess over claustrophobic, high-stakes psychological suspense will absolutely devour this book." Richard Prause, Readers' Favorite, âââââ 5 Stars